On October 3, 2013 Rep. Frank Pallone, the outspoken Congressman from New Jersey asked for and was granted permission to address the United States House of Representatives for one minute regarding the Republican led government shutdown. There the Congressman did something unexpected – he actually called out the Speaker of the House Rep. Boehner and […]
Shuster outlines plan that could save taxpayers $105 million in reduced or avoided lease costs in FY 2015
On May 1, 2015 the SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House of Representatives the following communication from the Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; which was read and, without objection, referred to the Committee on Appropriations: House of Representatives, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Washington, DC, May 1, 2015. Hon. JOHN BOEHNER, […]
Rep. Palazzo resigns membership on two key committees in the US House of Representatives that deal with national security
On March 24, 2015 the SPEAKER pro tempore of the US House of Representatives (Mr. Smith of Nebraska) laid before the House the following resignations as a member of the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Homeland Security: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Washington, DC, March 23, 2015. Hon. JOHN BOEHNER, Speaker, House of […]
“A shutdown of Homeland Security will only hurt our Nation”, warns Senator Reid
On February 23, 2015 Senator Harry Reid gave an impassioned speech denouncing the Republicans for forcing a shut down of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). He urged them to fully fund the DHS given its responsibility to protect the homeland from threats. His remarks were as follows: “Madam President, in just a few days–5 […]
Congressman Fred Upton served with a third party subpoena for documents in connection with United States v. Rainey
The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following communication from the Honorable Fred Upton, Member of Congress: CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, January 28, 2015. Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, The Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to notify you formally, pursuant to Rule VIII of […]
Congressman Joe Barton served with subpoena for documents in connection with a pending criminal case
On January 30, 2015 the SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following communication from the Honorable Joe Barton, Member of Congress: CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Washington, DC, January 27, 2015. Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, The Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to notify you […]
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